Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico form the continent of North America which stretches from the Arctic to the Caribbean. The possibilities for travel in this continent are
endless and could include anything from a polar expedition, visiting an Inuit village in the far north, to basking on the beaches in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Unites States of America "from sea to shining sea" is a destination like no other. The country is known as much for its modern cities as its natural wonders. New York, New York, is the most famous city in the United States and home to the Statue of Liberty, its most recognized landmark. The eastern seaboard, where immigrants first landed on the continent is a wealth of history with historic towns and cities.
On the western side of the country, cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, also draw large numbers of visitors each year. In the American Southwest, from California to Texas, can be found the old wild west towns that created many American legends of outlaws and cowboys. Perhaps of more interest than the cities are the natural wonders found within the national parks. The Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, and Yellowstone National Park offer some of the most geographically spectacular sites in the United States.
Although most people think of the mainland when referring to the United States the two outlying states of Alaska and Hawaii are unique and awe inspiring in their own right. In the far north Alaska is home to mountains, glaciers, and the famous Denali National Park and Preserve. Out in the Pacific Ocean are the Hawaiian Islands known for their beaches, volcanoes, surfing, mountains, and tropical rainforests.
Canada offers a wealth of unique possibilities from the Canadian Rocky Mountains, to the prairies of central Canada, to the Atlantic Maritime Provinces. Many visitors start their visit to Canada in Toronto or Vancouver. In the west, Vancouver or Calgary are great places to begin a visit to the mountains, whether it is for the skiing in winter or sightseeing in summer. Whistler and Banff are known world wide for their great skiing terrain. Heading east, Toronto and nearby Niagara Falls are not to be missed. The French culture of the province of Quebec is unique and ever present in cities such as Montreal and Quebec. On the far eastern coast are the provinces of Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, known for their rugged coastal scenery and friendly people.
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